Chichiri , a wandering monk, has trained for several years with Taiitsukun, the creator. A 24 year-old native of a village on the Shoryu River , he variously wields a shakujo staff, kasa hat, and kesa mantle to fight and employs various magical techniques taught by Taiitsukun, the first of which was the ability to form a barrier around himself. His true name is Houjun Ri , born under the star Well .